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What’s possible through the power of design? The answer might surprise you.

The landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, in laying out thousands of 19th-century parkland acres, specified fine points down to the rock textures

Inspired by Place Since its founding in 1992, CLB Architects has been guided by the philosophy "inspired by place." The book's showcased designs are modern-day archetypes that tread softly on the land while engaging in a dialogue with some of the world's most iconic landscapes. Inspired by Place introduces readers to artful design and living, while also exhibiting the impressive landscapes of the west. "This monograph captures our vision of timeless design," says Eric Logan, principal at CLB Architects. "We believe that architecture is inseparable from the land on which it rests, and we have...

An essential reference for academics, practitioners and elected officials, Transect Urbanism is the definitive resource for understanding the built environment as a part of the natural environment and for learning how cities should be designed and developed. It will appeal to all who seek to understand, teach and build walkable, livable, resilient communities with affordable housing and reduced environmental impacts and infrastructure costs, for those who seek to reform harmful zoning, and those who want to repair unsustainable sprawl. The Rural-to-Urban Transect is a framework that unifies ...